Sounders coach Sigi Schmid released from hospital

Following a five-day stay in Bellevue’s Overlake Hospital, Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid was released Monday.

Schmid was admitted Thursday night and diagnosed with pneumonia. He went to the hospital after experiencing trouble breathing.

“I’d like to thank all of the friends and fans for their good wishes,” Schmid said in a statement released by the team. “I’m feeling much better and I plan to spend the holiday with family and be back in the office next week.”